Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps

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Charter School 219 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Acero Charter School - Esmeralda Santiago Campus is a public charter school located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago. As part of the Acero Schools network, it serves students in grades K-8 with a focus on academic rigor, college readiness, and the development of strong character. The school is known for its culturally responsive approach, aiming to provide a high-quality education that honors the diverse backgrounds of its student body, while preparing them to succeed in competitive high school environments.

The Esmeralda Santiago campus emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates technology, core curriculum, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close partnerships between educators and families, the school strives to close the achievement gap for students in the local community. It is widely recognized for its commitment to bilingual education and its dedication to ensuring that students graduate with the essential skills necessary for long-term academic and professional success.

219

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	202
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
202 (92.2 %)
Black
11 (5.0 %)
White
4 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(312)455-5410
Website:	http://www.ucsnschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	12
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	29
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	52.1%
Male	105	47.9%

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